The teasel is a great plant, a good food source that provides plenty of nectar for butterflies and bees as long as it blooms. And in winter, e.g. goldfinches are happy with the seeds. In all seasons, it is also a beautiful plant. Its roots are used as a remedy for rheumatism, among other things.
The atalanta is one of the most common butterflies in the Netherlands.
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